Senior Embedded Software Engineer

$160,000 - $230,000

El Segundo, California

Full-time: On Site

Our client is an innovative start-up who specialise in developing advanced defense technologies. It focuses on next-generation long-range strike weapons systems, employing a unique approach that emphasizes rapid prototyping, iterative design cycles, and efficient, scalable production methods inspired by commercial manufacturing practices. Their mission is to provide cutting-edge solutions that give their clients and allies a strategic advantage, contributing to global security and conflict deterrence.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for advanced flight systems. This role involves working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to create and debug software across the entire technology stack, including applications, operating systems, networking, firmware, and simulation. If you are passionate about solving complex problems, thrive in challenging environments, and want to contribute to a mission-critical field, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Autonomous Systems: Design and implement reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate their precision and dependability.
• Software Development: Oversee the full software development lifecycle—from design and prototyping to testing and deployment—for mission-critical applications.
• System Testing: Analyze test outcomes, troubleshoot issues, and perform detailed investigations, including hardware/software integration and debugging. Develop tools for testing in various environments: virtualized hardware, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-in-the-loop testing.
• Collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design and develop cutting-edge technologies, including advanced guidance systems and integrated image processing algorithms.
• Project Leadership: Lead significant projects, ensuring alignment with overall objectives. May involve travel to launch sites and customer locations for testing and operations.
• Standards and Practices: Continuously improve software standards and best practices, fostering an innovative engineering culture.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a related STEM field.
• Over 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust, including development in Linux kernel environments (e.g., driver development for UART and I2C peripherals).
• Preferred Skills and Experience
• Proficiency in systems programming languages like C++ or Rust.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing environments in Linux-based systems.
• Skilled in developing Linux-based software for processors and microcontrollers (e.g., PowerPC, x86, ARM).
• Strong background in Linux shell scripting, network troubleshooting, and performance analysis tools (e.g., strace, ftrace).
• Knowledge of computer architecture and networking protocols (TCP, UDP).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills using first-principles thinking, including prototyping to validate designs and identify technical constraints.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with long-term stock incentives.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage.
• Three weeks of paid time off annually.

ITAR Requirements

Applicants must meet U.S. export control requirements, which include being a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (green card holder), or holding refugee/asylee status under U.S. law.

Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements (U.S. citizen, green card holder, or equivalent).